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Haryana CM: Modi's Developed India Vision Needs Laborer Progress

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047 is intrinsically linked to the progress of villages and laborers. He launched the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (G RAM G), framing it as a comprehensive modernization of rural employment beyond the old MNREGA scheme. The new law increases guaranteed work days to 125, allows for seasonal suspensions, mandates weekly wage payments, and aims to eliminate fraudulent practices. With Haryana's high minimum wage, this is expected to significantly boost annual incomes for rural workers.

Key Points: Haryana CM Links India's 2047 Goal to Laborer Development

  • Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act modernizes rural employment
  • Guarantee increased from 100 to 125 days plus seasonal suspension
  • Weekly wage payments to ensure timeliness
  • Haryana workers to get minimum Rs 50,000 annual income
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PM Modi's resolve to make India developed nation can't be achieved without progress of labourers: Haryana CM

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini says PM Modi's Viksit Bharat mission ensures dignity, timely wages, and secure livelihood for workers, boosting rural income.

"The Prime Minister's resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047 cannot be achieved without the development of villages and labourers. - Nayab Singh Saini"

Chandigarh, Jan 18

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission is a strong foundation for improving the living standards of hardworking labourers and that it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee to every worker in the country.

It ensures the right to work with dignity, timely wages, social respect and a secure livelihood. The Chief Minister was speaking at the state-level conference of VB-G RAM G held in Panchkula, near here.

The Haryana Chief Minister said the Prime Minister's resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047 cannot be achieved without the development of villages and labourers.

He emphasised that the path to a developed India passes through its villages.

"The VB-G RAM G scheme is not merely an employment programme, but an initiative aimed at uplifting the lives of hardworking people, ensuring dignity of labour and protecting their self-respect," the Chief Minister said.

He further said that keeping in view the shortcomings of MNREGA, PM Modi has presented the Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill to the nation, which is being referred to as the Viksit Bharat -- G RAM G Act.

He clarified that this is not just a renaming of MNREGA, but a comprehensive modernisation of the rural employment system.

He said that under the new law, the statutory guarantee of employment has been increased from 100 days to 125 days.

In addition, the law empowers states to suspend work for up to 60 days during the sowing and harvesting seasons.

This provision ensures that workers will receive employment for these 60 days separately, in addition to the 125 days guaranteed under the Viksit Bharat -- G RAM G scheme.

As a result, the annual income of an average rural unskilled worker across the country is expected to increase by more than Rs 7,000.

In Haryana, each worker will receive an additional benefit of at least Rs 10,000.

With Haryana offering the highest minimum wage in the country at Rs 400 per day, the annual income of every worker can increase to a minimum of Rs 50,000.

The Chief Minister said that under the employment scheme, wages will now be paid on a weekly basis instead of the earlier 15-day cycle, ensuring timely payments to workers.

These provisions will eliminate fake workers, fake work and fake payments.

He further stated that the nature and scope of work under the new law have been expanded, with many additional categories of work being included.

This will create more employment opportunities for labourers and accelerate development activities in villages.

Earlier, MNREGA offered limited avenues of employment, whereas the new scheme adopts a more comprehensive and development-oriented approach.

- IANS

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Priya S
Absolutely correct. A developed India cannot be built by ignoring its villages and the people who build our cities. Dignity of labour is so important. If this scheme ensures that and stops fake payments, it will be a game-changer for rural families.
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Rohit P
Haryana's Rs. 400 minimum wage is commendable, but what about other states? The article says average increase is Rs. 7000 nationally, but Haryana gets Rs. 10000. The gap between states remains a concern. Development should be more uniform.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked with rural communities, the shift from a 15-day to a weekly payment cycle is perhaps the most impactful change mentioned here. It reduces dependency on moneylenders. Hope the "comprehensive modernisation" includes better worksite facilities too.
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Vikram M
The intent is good, but execution is key. MNREGA had many issues with delayed payments and corruption at the ground level. Will this new Act have stronger tech-backed monitoring and grievance redressal? That will determine its real success. Jai Hind.
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Kavya N
True development starts from the grassroots. Including more categories of work is smart—it can build rural infrastructure while providing jobs. My father was a labourer, and I know the value of a secure income. This gives hope. 💪

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